Doesn't seem to have much wear to it ?? How about the inside? What is it made of ??
Personally, I have to say that I see nothing wrong with this ring. It is a nice heavy and quality detailed piece and if any opinion is needed on it, I would say that it is, indeed, an authentic original. £250 is on the stiff side, but not totally unreasonable. If it were being considered by me, I would say that a ring of this quality would be worth perhaps as much as £200. I wouldn't mind purchasing it myself!
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
No expert on rings at all, I assume they were worn in battle ? North Afrika would be an abrasive enviroment ??
Dare i say this? if it's gold it'll be worth a fair few quid in scrap.
Keep in mind that these rings should Not show extensive wear. They were, afterall, only worn a short while-at the most a few years. The DAK was only in existence for a tad over 2 years(12 February 1941 – 13 May 1943), so chances are this ring was worn for about a year or so-give or take a few months. It's heavy silver from the looks of it and certainly would not be worn to destruction in such a short period of time.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Yeah, I did wonder if it was gold.Dare i say this? if it's gold it'll be worth a fair few quid in scrap.
The gold parts are likely gold-filled on the silver ring. This was the normal method in the era, to highlight and ornament silver rings with gold filled. I have several rings myself from the 30's and 40's with this style construction.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
this ring if genuine should be hollow silver, probably has small pin hole on front edge to release gas when soldering front design onto face
should have lozenge shaped stamp with MI fascist bundle and 14 enclosed
MI for milan where these sort of rings were made
not local made in bazaars
14 for factory number.. most have 800 stamp seperate..
cheers
fraser
ps.. i have images of 4 of the milan rings all different styles
local made ones are more crude, solid silver usually with t 800 stamp
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